Police have shared an update about Rob Reiner's son after the Hollywood director and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead, reportedly with knife wounds, in their LA home.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call for medical aid at approximately 3:30PM on December 14.
When they arrived at the Brentwood residence, they discovered the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman.
Multiple sources close to the family have confirmed that the victims were Rob and Michele Reiner, and alleged that the couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was a suspect - though police have not yet officially named a suspect or made any arrests.
According to PEOPLE, officials disclosed that Nick is currently alive and being questioned by law enforcement.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14. Credit: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty
The shocking deaths have stunned the entertainment world. Rob Reiner, best known for directing Hollywood classics like When Harry Met Sally..., The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men, was also a beloved actor, first gaining fame as Mike on the sitcom All in the Family.
He was the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Lebost.
Reiner met Michele Singer while directing When Harry Met Sally..., and the two married in 1989.
They had three children together, including Nick, who has previously spoken publicly about his long battle with drug addiction.
In a 2016 interview, Nick revealed that his substance abuse began in his early teens and led him to homelessness and repeated stints in rehab.
His experiences later inspired the film Being Charlie, which he co-wrote. “Now, I’ve been home for a really long time, and I’ve sort of gotten acclimated back to being in L.A. and being around my family,” Nick said at the time.
Despite those comments, Nick’s troubled past is now back under scrutiny in light of the brutal murders of his parents.
The LAPD has yet to confirm his role but has said the investigation is ongoing and that no one has been detained.
Many have said the killer was the couple's son, Nick Reiner. Credit: Laura Cavanaugh / Getty
Tributes Pour In From Hollywood and Beyond
A spokesperson for the Reiner family released a statement on Sunday evening, saying: “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time," per The Guardian.
The outpouring from Rob's friends and collaborators was immediate and emotional. Christopher Guest and Jamie Lee Curtis shared that they were “numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner.”
They added: “Our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families and we will offer all support possible to help them.”
Director Paul Feig posted on X: “Rob was my true hero. A true visionary titan and a lovely lovely person. One never knows if it’s proper to post during something as tragic as this. But I just want the world to know what so many of us know in the industry. Rob was the best.”
James Woods wrote that political differences “never stood in the way of our love and respect for each other,” and Elijah Wood said he was “horrified” by the news.
Josh Gad called Reiner “one of the greatest directors of our time” and “simply a beautiful person.”
Even former president Barack Obama weighed in on social media, writing that he and his wife Michelle were “heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele,” calling Reiner a man of “deep belief in the goodness of people.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom described Reiner as a “big-hearted genius,” while Representative Nancy Pelosi praised his commitment to free speech and early childhood education.
LAPD officers put up police tape as the police investigate two people found dead in Rob Reiner's home on December 14. Credit: Mario Tama / Getty
At a news conference, Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton confirmed that both bodies remained inside the home more than six hours after emergency crews first arrived.
He added that police had not released any information about the victims’ injuries or whether a weapon was involved.
The exact cause of death, he said, would be determined by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Our thoughts are with the couple's loved ones at this time.